8th Grade Semester Test Practice

1. Which term describes the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• a. Setting
• b. Conflict
• c. Plot
• d. Resolution

2. What is the definition of a sonnet?

• a. A factual text with evidence
• b. A 14-line poem with strict rhyme scheme
• c. A story about the future
• d. A verb form used as an adjective

3. Which word means "to pull in"?

• a. Implant
• b. Chafe
• c. Retract
• d. Reintegrate

4. What is the main characteristic of science fiction?

• a. Contains text features
• b. Follows ethical conduct
• c. Has 14 lines
• d. Combines scientific facts with imagination

5. What does "ample" mean?

• a. To be plentiful
• b. To annoy someone
• c. To pull back
• d. To place inside

6. Which term describes the moment of greatest interest in a story?

• a. Rising Action
• b. Resolution
• c. Climax
• d. Exposition

7. What is the purpose of informational text?

• a. To express love
• b. To provide factual information
• c. To create conflict
• d. To imagine the future

8. What does "enhancement" mean?

• a. To collect similar materials
• b. To follow ethical rules
• c. To express feelings
• d. To improve quality

9. Which story element introduces characters and setting?

• a. Falling Action
• b. Rising Action
• c. Exposition
• d. Resolution

10. What does "integrity" mean?

• a. Following ethical conduct
• b. Pulling something in
• c. Being plentiful
• d. Adding quality